hearer

transitive verb heard , hearing

1. to perceive or sense (sounds), esp. through stimulation of auditory nerves in the ear by sound waves
2. to listen to and consider; specif.,
   1. to take notice of; pay attention to: hear what I tell you
   2. to listen to officially; give a formal hearing to: to hear a child's lessons
   3. to conduct an examination or hearing of (a law case, etc.); try
   4. to consent to; grant: hear my plea
   5. to understand: I hear you
   6. to be a member of the audience at (an opera, lecture, etc.)
3. to be informed of; be told; learn: to hear a rumor

intransitive verb

1. to have a normally functioning ear or ears; be able to hear sounds
2. to listen
3. to be told or informed (of or about)